Volocopter's uncrewed heavy-lift eVTOL cargo drone with 18 rotors, able to carry a 200 kg payload for logistics, agriculture and utility missions.
| Country | Germany |
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| Subcategory | Cargo / Logistics |
| Subtype | Heavy-lift cargo eVTOL drone |
| Role | Civil/Commercial |
| Classification | Civil/utility heavy-lift cargo eVTOL |
| Mission | Heavy-lift cargo / logistics |
| Notable partners | DB Schenker, Diamond Aircraft |
| MTOW (kg) | 600 |
| Frame type | Multirotor |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Range (km) | 40 |
| Wingspan (m) | 9.15 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | Vertical takeoff |
| Autonomy level | Semi-autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 30 |
| Recovery method | Vertical landing |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Max payload (kg) | 200 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 110 |
| Production status | Prototype |
| Airframe / lift type | Multirotor – quad |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Delivery / logistics |
| Origin / supply chain | COTS (DJI, Autel, Skydio) |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – large |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Smuggling / payload delivery |
| Weight / class | Class III – MALE (>600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |